Water Supply and Scarcity
According to the United Nations, water scarcity is defined as the point at which the aggregate impact of all users impinges on the supply or quality of water. Water scarcity is a relative concept and can occur at any level of supply or demand. Scarcity may be socially-constructed or the consequence of altered supply patterns stemming from climate change. Resources available in this sub-theme include U.S. drought monitoring data, workshops for rural water supply systems, among other resources that support water supply and scarcity.
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Water Supply and Scarcity Resources
China Urban Water Blueprint
Published:
April 21, 2016The Nature Conservancy
The China Urban Water Blueprint provides a scientific understanding of the current status of urban water sources and the potential for nature-based conservation in China. This report surveyed the source water catchments of the 30 fastest growing, large cities in China and compared and analyzed the...Read more
Regional focus:
East Asia and PacificWASH and Freshwater Conservation in Southeast Asia
Published:
July 24, 2014Millennium Water AllianceConservation InternationalU.S. Agency for International Development
This webinar explores the question of integrating WASH and freshwater conservation with a case study on urban groundwater recharge for water supply in Indonesia.Read more
Regional focus:
East Asia and PacificDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.